Nine Finger Chronicles | Sportsmen's Nation

There comes a point for some us when we have to make a decision on whether or not we want to continue to "just hunt" or to become something more. On today's Nine Finger Chronicles podcast we talk with Michael Fuchs about his transition from being just another hunter, to transforming in to a mature buck killer. We discuss what made him want to change his hunting strategy and why, where he looked for that information, and how he implemented what he learned. Then he shares with us a couple stories about his success and failures. This is a perfect podcast for those who are looking to take that next step to locating and hunt mature bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is one of my favorite interviews. Travis Glassman, a Kansas native, has been on the podcast multiple times and on this episode he chats with me about hunting in the flatlands of the prairie states. We discuss family, hunting strategy using a decoy, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us dream about hunting species other than whitetail. On this episode, Dan chats with Nate Kendall of Tennessee about planning his first ever public land pronghorn antelope hunt with his father. We discuss the research he had to do to select a state, hunting unit, all the way down to where to camp and ultimately hunt. We also talk in detail about the the logistics of the hunt, like tags and license fees, hunting gear, what to do with the meat if he was successful, as well as food and gas. This is an awesome hunting podcast if you are thinking about taking the leap and planning your first ever western hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we chat with New Jersey native Craig McGovern about not only being new to whitetail hunting, but preparing for his first ever elk hunt as well. We discuss how and why he picked Colorado, how he narrowed down what elk unit he wanted to hunt, long distance scouting techniques, and other resources he is using to get the best knowledge of the units he has on his list. We also talk about the different hunting gear he will need for this trip, the amount of money he is going to spend for that gear, and the physical training he will need to do to prepare for the higher elevation. We touch on the western preference point system and what we are doing with those points to prepare for future hunts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fourth times the charm as we are once again joined by Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com and Bowhunt or Die. This is a good old fashioned B.S. Session where we discuss the recent happenings between YETI and the NRA. We also chat about the love hate relationship some people have with crossbows and where they fit within the hunting season. Lastly we share our views on shot placement on whitetails and dive in to the eternal debate about mechanical vs. fixed blade broadheads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How far do you typically travel to hunt? On this episode I talk with Ian Eckerstorfer of Virginia about the logistics of traveling to his family farm in Wisconsin multiple times a year. We discuss the obstacles of trying to manage a farm when living over 1000 miles away, how he travels with hunting gear through the airports, as well as what times of year and why he makes those trips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every once in a while we have one of those years where everything seems to go right. But it's not too often when one is successful on their very first hunt for a new species. On this episode Dan talks with Joe Marcello of Pennsylvania about a very memorable 2017 hunting season where he was able to harvest his first Canadian black bear, his first Colorado mule deer, and an awesome Ohio whitetail buck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a specific hunting process one could put in to place, that if followed correctly, would result in accomplishing their hunting goals? On this episode, I am joined by Mark Kenyon of Wired To Hunt and Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com. We discuss in depth the process we all take when approaching every bowhunting season. We break down the set of steps to killing three different categories of deer: any deer, mature bucks, and one specific buck. Each one of us shares our own personal experience and insight on what we would do in a variety of different hunting scenarios. We chat about access routes, moon phases, scent control, and a variety of other topics about bowhunting mature whitetails. Each one of us has a slightly different approach to strategy as we all have a different set of hunting circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this podcast we chat with a Michigan bowhunter who would like to remain anonymous, about how to gain hunting rights on private property. We cover everything you need to know including how to locate the property, identifying the land owner, doing your research, and how to make a good first impression. We go in to detail about how to dress, what to say, and how to find common ground with the property owner to increase your odds of getting permission. We also talk about past experiences dealing with trespassers, thieves, and how to properly handle those unfortunate scenarios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, we chat with Oklahoma native, John Hudspeth, about growing up deer hunting on the Texas and Oklahoma boarder and the difference between Southern and Northern Texas. He shares with us some stories about his first couple deer hunting seasons, when he became a "serious" bowhunter, and talks about hunting on property that is also an active cattle farm. We also discuss the terrain features he hunts and how he approaches them from a strategy stand point and the habitat improvements he has made and how he feels they will impact his farm for the upcoming seasons. Last but not least, we talk about how he hunts downwind of feeders during the rut to hunt big bucks and how wild hogs are ruining the habitat and hunting opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I chat with returning guest Dan Course from Texas about what he has learned over the last couple years building his own arrows. We discuss why he decided to build his own arrows, the learning curve, and the pros & cons of tinkering with your own gear. On a side note, we talk about donating deer meat to the less fortunate, what the wives think of our hunting obsession, recap Dan's 2017 hunting season, and talk about his future plans for turning his garage in to a bow shop. Sportsmen's Nation - Big Game | Western Hunting - https://sportsmensnation.com/big-game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back again, my good friend Justin Zarr of Bowhunting.com and the Bowhunt or Die webshow stops by to discuss dedicating an entire season to a specific category of deer. We talk about passing younger deer in hopes of connecting on a mature buck, hunting for antler size, the risk of passing deer, and much more. We then each share a story about what happens when we decided to pass small bucks to shoot bigger more mature bucks, and some of the downfalls to that style of hunting. We also chat about different phases we as hunters go though and what stage we are currently in. Last but not least, we talk about the feeling that we experience when someone else shoots a buck you have been hunting for several years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Lindsey of The Lindsey Way stops by the podcast to chat about his love of hunting and how that has shaped him in to the man he is today. We discuss how his dad got him in to hunting, his first archery harvest, and how he has evolved as a hunter throughout the years. We also talk about how he plans on getting his children in to hunting, how trail cameras changed the way he hunts, reading outdoors magazines, and his love of Casey's doughnuts. This one is a must listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Tom Waters of Kentucky shares his thoughts on new products he used during the 2017 hunting season. OnX Maps digital app and hunting clothing from Sitka Gear. Tom discusses what made him decide to purchase these products, how the products functioned, and if he would recommend them to other hunters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I don't know about you, but I'm not sure I would survive if there was no such thing as coffee. On this episode I chat with Paul Kurtz of Hunters Blend Coffee about killing a giant buck after getting bit by a brown recluse spider. He also goes in to detail about how he started his coffee importing business, becoming a coffee roaster, and how his business has single handedly changed the economy for the better in the foreign communities where he buys his coffee. www.huntersblendcoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start out this show with a short interview with my 5 year old daughter about hunting and fishing. Then, the rest of the show is dedicated to a conversation with Shannon Long of Ohio about how he harvested a Boone & Crockett whitetail buck on a 20 acre farm with no cover and very few trees. We discuss how he found a buck he named "Lucifer" shed antlers, used a wireless trail camera to watch his movement, and used the help of a ground blind to help him seal the deal on the biggest buck he has ever shot. Dedication and patience were the keys to his success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I chat with returning guest Justin Zarr from Bowhunting.com about the 2018 Whitetail Report put out by the Quality Deer Management Association. We dive in to the data that shows not only a decline in hunter numbers over the last 5 years, but in the amount of money hunters are spending on hunting related activities as well. Aside from the data, we discuss our personal thoughts on what we think is driving theses reduced numbers and what we think needs to be done to turn the tides to sustain our hunting tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A majority of the guests on this podcast started hunting when they were kids. They had a father, grandfather, or other family member show them what hunting was all about. Today's guest couldn't be further from the opposite. On this episode, I talk with new bowhunter Ben Murray about what made him decide to start bowhunting at the age of 29. We discuss what he's learned in he first four years of bowhunting, what his family members think, what he loves about hunting, and what he plans to accomplish in his next five years behind the bow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I talk with Brook Martin of WASP Archery about how his season turned out, hunting public land in Maryland, and new products from WASP. We also talk about how he got his job with WASP by volunteering his time and how he has seen first hand success come from hard work... both hunting and in his professional life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I chat with 4 different hunters who share their experiences using an Ozonics. We discuss what made them purchase the unit, their "AH HA" moments, and what they think about the product now that they have used it multiple seasons. Be sure to listen to the entire podcast to hear how you can save money by entering a discount code on the Ozonics website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices